This therapy aids in tissue repair and increases cellular energy production, which synergizes well with Glutathione's role in cellular defense and recovery
Effect of the new synthetic vitamin E derivative ETS-GS on radiation enterocolitis symptoms in a rat model
The common denominator of these drugs is their interaction with hemoglobin and oxygen, thus accelerating the intracellular formation of H 2 O 2 and other oxidizing radicals
For instance, a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that overweight individuals affected with diabetes mellitus or impaired fasting glucose who consumed 40 grams of whey protein a day saw an increase in glutathione peroxidase (9)
This suggests that these metabolites reflect metabolic integrity of cells (see SA8 for further discussion)
When heavy metals like mercury and lead try to take up residence in your tissues, glutathione steps in and says, "Not today!" It literally binds to these metals, changing them into forms your body can actually eliminate